Reddit is deploying AI-based moderation tools using large language models to help moderators manage communities, with plans to eventually reduce reliance on karma and account-age restrictions that currently limit first-time posters. The expansion comes amid broader changes to Reddit's platform policies.
Snapchat announced it will no longer recommend or reward entirely AI-generated videos on its Spotlight feature, prioritizing human-made and AI-assisted content created with its own tools instead. The policy change took effect in July 2026.
Australia's eSafety Commissioner filed civil penalty proceedings against Telegram seeking up to A$54.6 million ($38 million), alleging the platform failed to comply with removal notices for terrorism-related content.
Reddit is using large language models to fight a new wave of spam where brands plant stealth marketing content on the platform hoping AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini will cite it. The company reports blocking 23 million spam views daily and reducing user exposure to spam by 20%.
Sam Altman issued a public apology to the Tumbler Ridge, Canada community after OpenAI identified concerning behavior from a ChatGPT user who later carried out a mass shooting but chose not to alert law enforcement.
